Diversity Initiatives

Students, parents, and staff take an active role in supporting the diversity initiatives at Green Acres. Every effort is made to ensure that everyone feels welcome as part of the community.

The Board and Staff Diversity Committees work collaboratively to support various outreach programs. Parent Affinity Groups evolved from parents seeking more ways to connect to others within the parent community. The groups set up their own meeting schedule and discuss many topics ranging from student involvement to play dates. Currently we have three Parent Affinity Groups:

  • Adoptive Families
  • Families of Color
  • LGBT Parents

The Diversity Coordinator participates in many organizations and provides information to staff and parents about conferences and seminars. Work and outreach are done collaboratively with the Admission Office and Administration to participate in student and job fairs. The conferences and fairs include:

  • AISGW Diversity Council’s The Many Bricks of the Schoolhouse Multicultural Workshop for staff - April 13, 2010
  • NAIS People of Color Conference for staff of color
  • EastEd workshops for Admission, Development, and Administration seminar for Hiring and Retaining Staff of Color - monthly sessions
  • AIM and University of Maryland Job Fairs
  • The Black Student Fund Fair - October 3, 2009
  • The Latino Student Fund Fair - October 25, 2009
  • MEC Group Student Fair - December 6, 2009